Legal PA

2i Recruit Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Legal PA in London to support a Partner within their busy property litigation department. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a legal setting, excellent attention to detail, and strong organisational skills. This role involves managing a wide range of administrative tasks, ensuring professionalism and confidentiality while collaborating with various teams to deliver seamless service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal PA, Legal Secretary, or Team Assistant in a legal or professional services setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Discreet and professional, with a strong understanding of confidentiality and data handling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide PA support to senior legal professionals.
• Prepare and format correspondence, legal documents, and reports.
• Act as a point of contact for client queries.
• Assist with file management and compliance-related administration.
• Coordinate billing processes and support document management systems.
• Provide support for internal and client meetings.

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal PA to provide comprehensive support to a Partner within their busy and fast-paced property litigation department. This role requires excellent attention to detail, proactive diary and task management, and the ability to manage a wide range of administrative responsibilities while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide PA support to senior legal professionals, including diary management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
• Prepare and format correspondence, legal documents, and reports to a high professional standard
• Act as a point of contact for client queries and internal communications, ensuring efficient and courteous responses
• Assist with file management, including opening, closing, and archiving files in accordance with firm procedures
• Manage inboxes and monitor deadlines, ensuring timely follow-ups and actions
• Coordinate billing processes, including time recording, drafting bills, and liaising with the accounts team
• Support with document management systems, data entry, and compliance-related administration
• Assist with client onboarding, conflict checks, and confidentiality documentation
• Provide support for internal and client meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking where required
• Collaborate with other business support teams across the firm to ensure seamless service delivery

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Previous experience as a Legal PA, Legal Secretary, or Team Assistant in a legal or professional services setting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Discreet and professional, with a strong understanding of confidentiality and data handling requirements

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

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